I've been trying to get my stock 2v 289 running good again after many, many years of neglect. My goal here is 1, reliability and 2, decent performance.
While at the mechanic, we pulled the plugs and most of them were oiled bad. I had the shop do a compression test and here are the results:
1) 145
2) 160
3) 160
4) 165
5) 150
6) 170
7) 160
8) 150
The engine was rebuilt in 1982 to stock specs with hardened seats in the stock heads. Aside from this, I don't have much other info. I plan on doing an edelbrock 1450 carb and a performer rpm or stealth intake as the stock 2v is shot and in need of a major rebuild. I'm going to use the edelbrock carb as I already have it. The only other mods are hooker long tubes and full exhaust.
Just curious if this motor is still in good shape or should I cut my losses and start over?
While at the mechanic, we pulled the plugs and most of them were oiled bad. I had the shop do a compression test and here are the results:
1) 145
2) 160
3) 160
4) 165
5) 150
6) 170
7) 160
8) 150
The engine was rebuilt in 1982 to stock specs with hardened seats in the stock heads. Aside from this, I don't have much other info. I plan on doing an edelbrock 1450 carb and a performer rpm or stealth intake as the stock 2v is shot and in need of a major rebuild. I'm going to use the edelbrock carb as I already have it. The only other mods are hooker long tubes and full exhaust.
Just curious if this motor is still in good shape or should I cut my losses and start over?